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as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
had never seen shelves so stuffed with books
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as in full
having one's appetite completely satisfied
we were still stuffed from our huge breakfast and didn't want lunch
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as in packed
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
stuffed the box with tissue paper so the contents wouldn't rattle around
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as in gorged
to fill with food to capacity
kids who stuff themselves with junk food after school and then don't have any room for supper
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as in crammed
to fit (people or things) into a tight space
stuffed all the kids into the back of the car
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as in blocked
to prevent passage through by filling with something
I can't smell anything, as my nose is all stuffed
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as in loaded
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
stuffed a whole suitcase with gifts for her relatives in Mexico
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Recent Examples of stuffed
Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
This trick can keep stuffed animals, pantyhose, delicate materials like lace and silk, or sweaters from getting snagged or losing shape during the wash cycle.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Later, people placed crosses, stuffed animals, American flags and images of Pretti.
—Jack Brook, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Imagine banishing stuffed animals from the living room, corralling all the toy cars outside the main bedroom, and finally finding a place for that play kitchen that isn’t your actual kitchen.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Prince George, 12, and Princess Charlotte, 10, collected stuffed animals, flowers and other treats from the crowd.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
Teddy bears and stuffed plushies have long been a mainstay in toy collections.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Beside them on the cold morning a pile of candles, flowers and stuffed animals slowly expands.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 23 Nov. 2025
Two stuffed animals, a dog and a bear, are now celebrities thanks to grandparents Jacklin Kinzer, 66, and her husband Tom, 76, who wanted a fun way to share their day with their grandchildren.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 23 Nov. 2025
Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Eggs, Eggs, And More Eggs Eggs dyed in every shade of the rainbow are a given, of course, as are plastic eggs stuffed with jelly beans and tucked in every corner of the yard, but that’s hardly unique to the South.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
But in recent days, this small patch of green has been visited by a stream of mourners seeking to pay their respects to two little girls who were found there stuffed inside suitcases and buried in shallow graves.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
That was followed by a partial breakaway for Meier, which Bobrovsky stuffed, and yet another redirect on the doorstep by Paul Cotter on the next shift.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The second shallow grave with the body stuffed in a suitcase was found after officers searched the area.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
The new breakfast and lunch restaurant from Fonda San Miguel owner Tom Gilliland is as beautiful and serene as a four-star Mexican hotel and the empanada — firm but flaky, stuffed with quince jam and edged by baked manchego cheese — was sweet, savory and gooey with a nice touch of umami.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
But when the bus pulled up to a migrant shelter in the border city of Laredo, dropping off a half-dozen families lugging bags stuffed with belongings, the stress of recent weeks tracked mother and daughter like the long shadows on that mid-February afternoon.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
But when the bus pulled up to a migrant shelter in the border city of Laredo, dropping off a half-dozen families lugging bags stuffed with belongings, the stress of recent weeks tracked mother and daughter like the long shadows on that mid-February afternoon.
—ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Their products ranged from home decor and home goods to clothing, home bakeries with a cottage bakery license, handmade books, jewelry and stuffed animals.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
This trick can keep stuffed animals, pantyhose, delicate materials like lace and silk, or sweaters from getting snagged or losing shape during the wash cycle.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Later, people placed crosses, stuffed animals, American flags and images of Pretti.
—Jack Brook, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Imagine banishing stuffed animals from the living room, corralling all the toy cars outside the main bedroom, and finally finding a place for that play kitchen that isn’t your actual kitchen.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Prince George, 12, and Princess Charlotte, 10, collected stuffed animals, flowers and other treats from the crowd.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
Teddy bears and stuffed plushies have long been a mainstay in toy collections.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Beside them on the cold morning a pile of candles, flowers and stuffed animals slowly expands.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 23 Nov. 2025
Two stuffed animals, a dog and a bear, are now celebrities thanks to grandparents Jacklin Kinzer, 66, and her husband Tom, 76, who wanted a fun way to share their day with their grandchildren.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 23 Nov. 2025
Verb
One of the nice things about a Crosstrek Hybrid is how much technology Subaru stuffed into this compact SUV.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Eggs, Eggs, And More Eggs Eggs dyed in every shade of the rainbow are a given, of course, as are plastic eggs stuffed with jelly beans and tucked in every corner of the yard, but that’s hardly unique to the South.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
But in recent days, this small patch of green has been visited by a stream of mourners seeking to pay their respects to two little girls who were found there stuffed inside suitcases and buried in shallow graves.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
That was followed by a partial breakaway for Meier, which Bobrovsky stuffed, and yet another redirect on the doorstep by Paul Cotter on the next shift.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The second shallow grave with the body stuffed in a suitcase was found after officers searched the area.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
The new breakfast and lunch restaurant from Fonda San Miguel owner Tom Gilliland is as beautiful and serene as a four-star Mexican hotel and the empanada — firm but flaky, stuffed with quince jam and edged by baked manchego cheese — was sweet, savory and gooey with a nice touch of umami.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
But when the bus pulled up to a migrant shelter in the border city of Laredo, dropping off a half-dozen families lugging bags stuffed with belongings, the stress of recent weeks tracked mother and daughter like the long shadows on that mid-February afternoon.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
But when the bus pulled up to a migrant shelter in the border city of Laredo, dropping off a half-dozen families lugging bags stuffed with belongings, the stress of recent weeks tracked mother and daughter like the long shadows on that mid-February afternoon.
—ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuffed
Adjective
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Swaps imply two full 25-basis-point hikes by the ECB this year compared with one on Friday.—
James Hirai,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Hydrating and antioxidant-packed baobab oil is incorporated into most treatments delivered by therapist Nungo Ravele, who has more than a decade of experience in healing modalities including sports massage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Kosas Revealer Skin Improving Foundation acted as the perfect canvas—the skin tint is lightweight, buildable, and packed with skin-improving ingredients like peptides, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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This means selling off many of the securities the Fed gorged on in a stair-step of crises over the last 18 years.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
1 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday night at Wilkerson-Greines Activity Center in south Fort Worth, more than 5,000 crammed into the gym to watch North Crowley defeat Duncanville 52-49 in a Class 6A boys state basketball semifinal.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Parents, students urge end to strikes Many parents, concerned about the wellbeing of their children, and students, tired of being crammed into gyms and overcrowded classrooms, are calling on Twin Rivers leaders to meet the union’s demands.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Wembanyama blocked Kris Dunn’s reverse layup, creating a fast break that ended with an alley-oop dunk by Carter Bryant.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Justice Department told a federal appeals court that judges who blocked executive orders sanctioning several law firms had infringed on the president’s authority.—
Mark Berman,
Washington Post,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Andrés Giménez was hit by a pitch, Acuña drew a four-pitch walk, and Maikel Garcia dropped down a bunt that was ruled a hit but also exposed a coverage gap as Jonathan Schoop charged and nobody covered first, leaving Venezuela with the bases loaded and no outs.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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Sprayer arms may also get trapped or stuck when too many dishes are loaded at once.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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However, his midrange shots sated scouts’ appetites just enough and showed, at the very least, there is touch to work with.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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The historic gems that fill his Paris home are enough; his appetite is sated.—
Jazmine Hughes,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Stuffed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuffed. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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